Thursday, September 18, 2008
#23 (Week 9) End of Learning 2.0
Hurray! Fabulous, Fantastic, Extremely Great! I could hear someone saying (screaming...) all these to me for finishing 23 things on Learning 2.0. I am surprised who was that, but seen no one, except me. It's my mind. Coming to the end of this Web 2.0 journey, I feel honestly that, my skills have enriched, learnt new technologies, increased self-confidence, good team-play, opportunity to see our thoughts and feelings in a different way, improvements on own production, get to see the instant results and so on. I have filled in the survey too. Fabulous, Fantastic, Extremely Great! No surprise, I am saying this to all who have designed this module and special thanks to Manukau Libraries for giving us the opportunity to enhance our skills.
#22 (Week 9) eBook
I have made a search for "The Ramayana" by Valmiki and "History of India" and some other titles. The results were pretty good and it was amazed to see the huge Ramayana as a eBook and accessible wherever we are with internet facility. I have tried reading my eBooks in HTML, Plain Text and also PDF format. I honestly feel that PDF format is good to read and pages seems friendly though, but handling chapter by chapter was bit difficult as we need to scroll down and it takes time to go to our preferred chapter. HTML has good access to chapters, but the reading format is not friendly especially if want to read a big novel. Above all, it is great to preserve the hardcopy and any precious collection and handling is very easy.
Kindle is marvellous. OCLC is doing a great job and very professional. Hats off technology!
Kindle is marvellous. OCLC is doing a great job and very professional. Hats off technology!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
#21 (Week 9) Podcast
Perhaps there are lots of it, Podcast seems to be a straightforward. I liked the hit results page and it's tidy look. I have explored on Library podcasts and Podcast Alley. As I don't like the Podcast Alley, I have not added to my bloglines account. But I liked the one What is new at the Lunar and Planetary Institute Library and I have added this to my bloglines account.
#20 (Week 9) You Tube
You Tube is impressive and it is nice to see the videos rather than the text and picture. I caught up this video from my hit lists for the search to Library Videos. There are few other videos I was impressed with and chosen this one as I liked the rhythm of it. Perhaps, You Tube can be effectively used for promotional purposes in all libraries, it is effective on academic websites to market their resources and facitlities.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
#19 (Week 8) Discovering Tools
When I explored on these tools, I find myself great for having familiarised with many of them. I should thank for this training opportunity. I have explored on many tools and I spent most of my time with My Heritage. The family tree is building up and up. I get involved my mum to help to find grand grand parents name which was very interesting for her.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
#17 (Week 7) Social Networking
Hurray! I had finished this challenging week and on my quit, though I feel confident on but not feeling comfortable. My space experience is fine and ofcourse I enjoyed it. If I would say about Face Book and Bebo, perhaps I have enjoyed exploring it but not feeling comfortable when I got messages back. I do not know, how many of you did like this but I don't like these two social networkings. Anyway, I had a good opportunity to explore on all. If I come across people talking about these social networkings and or needing some help from me, I can help them and also show off my knowledge on it. Hope each had a different experience and also has different opinions.
Monday, August 18, 2008
#18 (Week 8) Zoho
It's so so wonderful. I like many of its features like sharing, publishing, exporting, importing etc. I amazed with the feature that I can export my word document in PDF format or in whatever format I want to. Also, the accessibility of the document is so cool.
Learning to learn
A recent report from the 2020 Trust (2020trust.org.nz) highlights the fact that New Zealand's schools have come a long way in making technology available to young people in school environments. While having "enough" technology will always be a difficult ideal to define; on a global scale New Zealand is doing very well.1
1 Learning to learn & Use
Friday, August 15, 2008
#16 (Week 6) Library 2.0 & Web 2.0
I have read all the five perspectives and it is all good. Although, I am impressed with Michael Stephens perspective and Chip Nigles perspective and it is interesting to look forward Libraries with Web 2.0.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
#15 (Week 6) Technorati
Technorati Profile
Technorati brings updated blogs each time. I am really surprised with the volume of the result.
Technorati brings updated blogs each time. I am really surprised with the volume of the result.
Monday, August 11, 2008
#14 (Week 6) Del.icio.us
Hi all, It's really delicious and believe it is a gift for students who are after line of assignments. I luv to add more book marks but stopped at 3 to proceed further on web 2.0 travel.
Friday, August 1, 2008
#13 (Week 5) pbwiki
I have explored into pbwiki and was playing around in favourite receipes and edited it and also I explored in favourite numbers, favourite blogs, favourite tasks, favourite holiday destinations etc. Perhaps, I realised the exercise is to add our blog URL on favourite blogs and I have done it finally. Good technology, but no ownership on any stuff you posted.
#12 (Week 5) Library Wiki
It took long time to read and explore the wiki lessons. I think it can be used in many ways effectively. Items which is on big demand can be digitized on wiki. Wiki can be used to accept participation forms from the public on attending library programmes and receive book recommendations. Once the minimum number of attendees are enrolled, confirmation sent immediately to all the participants. Random subject can be published to invite public opinion about what programmes can be delivered through library and we can arrange accordingly. Apparently, library programmes can be promoted effectively.
Akshardham Temple built in New Delhi
After 5 years of non-stop, round the clock construction, Akshardham Temple in New Delhi was inaugurated in November 2005. It's awesome.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Photo from Flickr
Flickr is good in organising our photos and also flickr's welcoming part is so different. It is introducing different languages in the world.
Here's cute Pranav in a Christmas scene.Thursday, July 24, 2008
#6-8 & 11 (Week 3-4) Bloglines Posts
July 22, 2008
Technology
By Rightdigit
I always welcome new technologies into force. I always amazed with mobile phones with its latest features. My recent interest is on flash drive. It's very resourceful and a small device can store huge on it. I am thinking would it be possible to deliver telephone directories in a memory stick. However, sometimes it's scary to see oversized technology in a small circle. I'ave posted a comment on Mirla's blog.
Posted on: Tue, Jul 22 2008 11:15 PM
July 18, 2008
Rollyo
By Rightdigit
Rollyo is another wonderful search engine. I have added my preferred website addresses like Manukau websites, Auckland Uni website, Massey Uni website, Nationalbank, and other favorites, ofcourse trademe is one among them and given the category as Reference and name as Rightdigit. Don't miss trying this cool technology.
Posted on: Fri, Jul 18 2008 10:04 AM
Library Thing
By Rightdigit
Hi all, it is amazing. I am surprised to see how it works from the world catalogue. I have added six books which I recently read and it is so cool to see how many other people also have read and added into their library thing. Wonderful!
Posted on: Fri, Jul 18 2008 10:00 AM
July 10, 2008
Tutorial
By Rightdigit
Bloglines tutorial is simple to follow which is very great. However, some sites does not work on MCC staff PC.
Posted on: Thu, Jul 10 2008 3:36 PM
Technology
By Rightdigit
I always welcome new technologies into force. I always amazed with mobile phones with its latest features. My recent interest is on flash drive. It's very resourceful and a small device can store huge on it. I am thinking would it be possible to deliver telephone directories in a memory stick. However, sometimes it's scary to see oversized technology in a small circle. I'ave posted a comment on Mirla's blog.
Posted on: Tue, Jul 22 2008 11:15 PM
July 18, 2008
Rollyo
By Rightdigit
Rollyo is another wonderful search engine. I have added my preferred website addresses like Manukau websites, Auckland Uni website, Massey Uni website, Nationalbank, and other favorites, ofcourse trademe is one among them and given the category as Reference and name as Rightdigit. Don't miss trying this cool technology.
Posted on: Fri, Jul 18 2008 10:04 AM
Library Thing
By Rightdigit
Hi all, it is amazing. I am surprised to see how it works from the world catalogue. I have added six books which I recently read and it is so cool to see how many other people also have read and added into their library thing. Wonderful!
Posted on: Fri, Jul 18 2008 10:00 AM
July 10, 2008
Tutorial
By Rightdigit
Bloglines tutorial is simple to follow which is very great. However, some sites does not work on MCC staff PC.
Posted on: Thu, Jul 10 2008 3:36 PM
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
#1-3 (Week 1) Blogger
Blogging has become a very effective way for individuals to share their thoughts and passions with others using a simple editor and hosting their thought online at no cost.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Dreaming about your future society?
If anyone dreaming about the society you live in, can you post your views about where would you like to see your society in next 3 years and one thing you want to change really very important.
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